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Beginner to intermediate musicianship

Piano curriculum

A piano curriculum blending technique, note reading, rhythm, harmony, ear training, repertoire, and practice planning.

Pacing
7 units, ongoing self-paced
Units
7 unit sequence
Practice
14 checked answers
Support
Self-paced or tutor-guided
Outcomes
  • Read and perform beginner-to-intermediate piano music with steady rhythm.
  • Use scales, chords, and theory to understand what is being played.
  • Practice deliberately instead of repeating mistakes at tempo.

Unit sequence

Built for independent progress first, then tutor support where the student gets stuck.

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  1. 01

    Instrument setup and practice habits

    • Use posture, hand shape, bench height, and relaxed movement.
    • Build short, focused practice routines.

    Practice: Record a five-minute practice session and note one technical adjustment.

  2. 02

    Reading notes and rhythm

    • Read treble and bass clef landmarks.
    • Count simple rhythms with a metronome.

    Practice: Clap and play a short piece hands separately before combining.

  3. 03

    Scales and technique

    • Use five-finger patterns, major scales, and basic fingering.
    • Play evenly with relaxed wrists.

    Practice: Practice one scale slowly with a clear fingering plan.

  4. 04

    Chords and harmony

    • Build triads, inversions, and common progressions.
    • Read lead-sheet symbols.

    Practice: Harmonize a simple melody using I, IV, V, and vi.

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